Clinical Coder (B4)

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Coventry is seeking a skilled Clinical Coder to involve in coding activities, translating clinical information into codes and supporting the team. Ideal candidates demonstrate a commitment to maintaining NHS standards and supporting junior staff development. Opportunities for training and progression are available, along with adherence to the Trust's values.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical coding and NHS standards.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Ability to work independently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Abstract inpatient activity information for coding.
• Translate clinical information into appropriate codes.
• Support junior staff and participate in training.

Skills

Clinical coding expertise

Knowledge of NHS information standards

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant coding qualifications

Tools

Patient administration systems

Job description

Overview

Be a flexible member of the Performance and Informatics Team, providing assistance to other staff within the department and covering the work of colleagues during the periods of absence or peak workloads.

Responsibilities

• Abstract all the necessary information relating to inpatient activity including diagnoses and surgical procedures from both the case notes and the Trust's electronic systems and input this into the patient administration system in a timely manner, ensuring coding deadlines are met.
• Translate clinical information into appropriate codes from various sources, adhering to national and local coding rules and conventions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to developing coding expertise, working alone and correctly prioritising clinical codes, attending in house workshops and external courses as advised.
• Maintain and improve personal knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Keep up to date with coding rules and conventions and pass yearly clinical coding audit.
• Raise information queries with responsible clinicians.
• Raise coding queries with appropriate senior staff to ensure consistency and quality of clinical coding data.
• Respond promptly and positively to requests for coding information from internal and or external information requests.
• Support and motivate junior members of staff in the department.
• To develop and maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise in NHS information standards and definitions.
• Participate in appraisal and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.
• Participate in appropriate training and development activities and maintain a good understanding of available new technologies/techniques.
• Ensure all processes have written current procedures and that they are followed and always maintained, offering suggestions for improvements to the process as appropriate.
• Participating in presentations to key stakeholders within Performance and Informatics where required.
• Take part in presentations relating to role.
• To undertake any other duties as required in accordance with the grade.

Additional information

For further details of the role please see the attached job description. To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description. The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed. Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.

In submitting an application form, you authorise University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third-party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post.

UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages.

If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and we'll ask you for information so that we can carry out pre-employment checks. You must successfully complete all pre-employment checks to progress to a final unconditional offer. We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents. Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.

All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK and is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Please note that only the Band 4 role is subject to the R&R Premium (subject to renewal in December 2026). This will be applied upon commencement of the role. This will be included in the salary package from the start of employment.

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